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HPE Serviceguard vs IBM PowerHA System Mirror comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Serviceguard
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
6th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM PowerHA System Mirror
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of HPE Serviceguard is 10.7%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM PowerHA System Mirror is 10.0%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
High Availability Clustering Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM PowerHA System Mirror10.0%
HPE Serviceguard10.7%
Other79.3%
High Availability Clustering
 

Featured Reviews

AH
System Administrator at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
The solution's most valuable feature is the ability to create a Mount Point Package
They should continue with the certificate for the consequent year as well. They must keep the product up and running for a long time as it is currently static. There are a lot of challenges as well. Sometimes, the mount point gets lost depending on link failure or census problems. The solution works on a standard script, but it has many tech issues to fix with the OS. You have to keep checking network connectivity, OS connectivity, etc. If any of these fails, then you do not get the certificate.
HP
Senior Infrastructure Solutions Architect at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
During failovers or site switches it integrates the storage and ensures the transition of your applications
In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures compatibility, especially in the open systems environment and within the Unix platform, where software compatibility challenges are prevalent. Regarding components controlled under PowerHA, IBM occasionally must address compatibility issues by providing fixes and releases. Despite this, the product exhibits stability. However, the main issue arises when components are updated, requiring IBM to release corresponding fixes. This process may take some time, but it is routinely addressed. Regarding product stability, PowerHA is generally reliable, with the only notable challenge being the need for fixes during component updates. It would be beneficial if the software had options for controlling and implementing an active-active setup, although PowerHA is primarily designed for active-passive configurations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's scalability is excellent."
"HPE Serviceguard is stable, it has high availability for production."
"The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime."
 

Cons

"They must keep the product up and running for a long time as it is currently static."
"Many customers want virtualization or high availability but not on HPE Serviceguard with the appliance."
"The initial setup could be simpler."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is available at a high price. I rate it as a two for pricing."
"IBM doesn't publish its prices, so it's hard to compare its pricing to know how costly it is."
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Top Industries

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Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you requir...
What needs improvement with IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures compat...
What is your primary use case for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
We use IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for high availability and VM protection. It covers scenarios like local node failures or even outages across entire sites. Additionally, it can manage workloads runn...
 

Also Known As

Serviceguard, HP Serviceguard
PowerHA System Mirror
 

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